No sound at all isn't reasonable. As I view it, if I don't make noise, the neighbours will. You can't find a home without the occasional noise (as in, sound).
Ask him to adapt, for his own interest. You're actually willing to compromise with him, he's a lucky man. He won't find a quiet place that easily (I'm assuming it's not better in the UK than it's over here)...
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